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Thank you for your steadfastness in joining us in prayer. At this time of great grief and sorrow due to the recent death of Canon Atwood, it is good that we can join together and intercede for our diocese and our world.
Paul, in his first letter to Timothy says, “I urge, then first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful lives in all goodness and holiness.” 1Timothy 2:1-2
Blessings,
World Mission Committee
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IN MEMORIAM
CANON JAY ATWOOD
With mingled joy and sadness, we give thanks for the remarkable life of Canon Jay Atwood who died this week following a stroke.
Few people could have had more active ministries than Canon Atwood, or been more capable of a variety of tasks. It would have been enough to be a beloved parish priest for 34 years after leaving jobs at Disney’s EPCOT Park and the Florida Highway Patrol to attend seminary. But in addition, Canon Atwood employed his administrative, liturgical, and practical skills serving the Diocese of Fort Worth in a variety of elected and appointed positions, culminating in his appointment as Bishop Reed’s Canon to the Ordinary in January 2020. No one knew the workings of the Diocese or its history better. Besides all this, he carried Christ into the world as Chaplain at the Texas Motor Speedway and the Aledo Volunteer Fire Department. An Eagle Scout in his youth, he sponsored or led Boy Scout troops for many years. He lived to serve others, always with a smile and empathetic ear.
Bishop Keith Ackerman, who met Canon Atwood and his future wife, Kathy, when they were seminary students, wrote a remembrance, noting, “One of the principles of Scouting has been, ‘Always leave a campsite better than you found it.’ Well, Canon Jay’s entire ministry has been like that; and his partners in that ministry have consistently been his wife and children.”
Please keep Kathy, their children Jennifer and James, and all their family in your prayers, along with the Diocese of Fort Worth and Bishop Ryan Reed, who will sorely miss the presence of a dear friend and servant of Christ. Click Here for More.
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GLOBAL PARTNERS
Malawi from Bishop Fanuel:
- There has been a recent increase in the Covid numbers. Most of these new cases have been in the south. Pray that the DNM will be spared the worsening conditions. Pray for all those struggling with this disease.
- Pray for Bishop Fanuel and the clergy as they plan celebrations for their 25th Anniversary of the Diocese at their synods in August. Pray for the celebration on the mainland to be held on August 22 and the celebration on Likoma scheduled for August 29. May God continue to pour His blessing upon the Diocese of Northern Malawi and strengthen our partnership in the Gospel.
- Please continue to pray for the completion of the housing for the radio station. Pray that this Radio Station Project will soon bring the Gospel of the Kingdom into homes and villages.
La Gran Familia (LGF) from Barbara Hautanen:
- Pray for young Ester and Imelda as they recover from the abuse they experienced before coming to La Gran Familia. May they overcome their trauma and find peace and healing in their new home.
- Pray for married couples experiencing difficulties. May they know and do the will of God for their families.
- Pray for our partners who sustain the work of La Gran Familia with their prayers and financial support.
Province of Myanmar from Bishop David Nyi Nyi Naing:
- Continue to pray for protection for Archbishop Stephen of Myanmar and all the province during this time of great conflict in their country.
- By the grace of God, Bishop David, his family and the diocese are still safe; nevertheless, some parishes are under political crisis. Pray for the spiritual leadership of the clergy and lay pastors in the parishes.
- Pray for the "Oxygen Supply Program" which is a new diocesan program assisting Covid patients in the diocese and Mandalay area.
- Pray for the National Children Orphanage Center in All Saints Church at Shwe Bo Township.
- Pray God's protection for the Katha and Tumu Parishes under political crisis from civil war.
Africa from Glen Petta:
- Please pray for the country of Uganda as they have entered a six week lockdown. Pray for the people's ability to feed and care for their families with no transportation or gatherings allowed.
- Pray for Kenya where there has been a resurgence of Covid in many parts as well, with similar lockdown.
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FOR THE PERSECUTED
Church in Nigeria:
- There has been a recent kidnapping of 140 Christian school children in northern Nigeria, near the area that Archbishop Ben Kwashi resides. Pray for the safe return of the children and for the protection of other Christians in this region who continue to suffer persecution.
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OFFERING THANKSGIVING
- We offer thanksgiving that God has sent the rains that have given food from the fields in Cuauhtemoc.
- We praise God for the 36 new confirmands at St. Joseph's Church in Chintheche and the 67 new confirmands at St. John's Church in Chilambwe last month in Malawi. May they continue to grow in their knowledge and love of the Lord. Click Here for More
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR CORPORATE PRAYER
Please consider joining one of these opportunities for prayer with others as we intercede for the nations. All are welcome.
Click anywhere on the photos below to email us for the zoom link.
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